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First Down Promise
Abby Wilson never expected Nashville to become home. Two years after losing her parents, she’s ready to live again. As the younger sister of the Nashville Iron Stallions’ star quarterback, Abby has spent years on the edge of the football world. Now, fresh out of college, she joins the Stallions’ cheer squad to be closer to her brother and have fun before she starts her career in marketing. Instead, becoming a cheerleader just puts her even closer to Josh—the one man she's spent years trying not to want.
Josh Mackenzie has earned his reputation as the Stallions' veteran star tight end. At thirty, he knows better than to fall for a cheerleader. Especially when dating one is against league policy, and the one who caught his eye is the quarterback’s little sister. Abby should be easy to avoid, but somewhere between meeting her when she was eighteen and now, at twenty-two, she became the woman he can’t stop thinking about. So, when she looks for love elsewhere, Josh does what any rational man would do: he sabotages it.
What begins as stolen glances turns into secret meetings and grows into something neither of them can control. It was simple—be honest about their relationship after the season ended. But their secret was never meant to stay buried, and when the truth comes to light sooner than expected, the fallout reaches far beyond Abby and Josh, threatening her family, Josh’s friendships, and the Iron Stallions.
Josh Mackenzie has earned his reputation as the Stallions' veteran star tight end. At thirty, he knows better than to fall for a cheerleader. Especially when dating one is against league policy, and the one who caught his eye is the quarterback’s little sister. Abby should be easy to avoid, but somewhere between meeting her when she was eighteen and now, at twenty-two, she became the woman he can’t stop thinking about. So, when she looks for love elsewhere, Josh does what any rational man would do: he sabotages it.
What begins as stolen glances turns into secret meetings and grows into something neither of them can control. It was simple—be honest about their relationship after the season ended. But their secret was never meant to stay buried, and when the truth comes to light sooner than expected, the fallout reaches far beyond Abby and Josh, threatening her family, Josh’s friendships, and the Iron Stallions.
- GenresSports Romance
317 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 6, 2026
About the author
Caitlin Rose
4 books46 followersCaitlin Rose writes emotionally layered love stories and isn’t afraid to explore the messiness of relationships, the ache of longing, or the thrill of falling hard. Her debut novel, Almost Royalty, is a summer love triangle with teeth—sun-drenched, scandalous, and deeply human. Almost Royalty will be back in early 2027, but in the meantime, the Fate Duet is out now!
She’s fascinated by power dynamics, flawed characters, and the moments that change everything. (Morally gray men are just a fun bonus.)
When she’s not writing, Caitlin can be found thrifting, playing fetch with her two dogs, or conjuring up her next plot twist.
A New York native and Arizona State alum, she now lives in the Dallas, TX area with her husband, their young son, and—of course—their dogs.
Follow her on Instagram @caitlinrose.writes for updates, giveaways, behind-the-scenes peeks, and early access to upcoming releases.
She’s fascinated by power dynamics, flawed characters, and the moments that change everything. (Morally gray men are just a fun bonus.)
When she’s not writing, Caitlin can be found thrifting, playing fetch with her two dogs, or conjuring up her next plot twist.
A New York native and Arizona State alum, she now lives in the Dallas, TX area with her husband, their young son, and—of course—their dogs.
Follow her on Instagram @caitlinrose.writes for updates, giveaways, behind-the-scenes peeks, and early access to upcoming releases.
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October 12, 2026
Talk about manifesting! Abby knew she wanted Josh from the age of 18. It just took a while for Josh to catch up. This one had a ton of amazing tropes: age gap, brother’s best friend, and a secret relationship to top it off. The tension and chemistry between Abby and Josh is HOT, and their relationship is way more than a fling from the beginning. The way Josh and Abby support each other is apparent, even to other members of the Iron Stallions. While they try to hold their secret in until the end of the season, everything blows up in their faces. I won’t give away the ending but I came away happy with how things wrapped up for the team. I’m eager to see what happens to the rest of the guys in future books! I have a feeling Dane is holding something back.
Thank you to Caitlin Rose for providing an advanced review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
Thank you to Caitlin Rose for providing an advanced review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
Review of advance copy received from Autor
4.5⭐
I found it to be a fun story—a slow-burn romance. Lots of tension, longing, guilt, a secret relationship, lies, and estrangement. 😮💨
Caitlin introduces us to the story of Abby and Josh. Abby is the younger sister of Pete, the team captain and quarterback, while Josh is a veteran star who plays tight end.
Abby was attracted to Josh from the moment she first saw him; She was a teenager and he was already in his twenties. She never confessed her feelings to anyone, and Josh always saw her as just Pete's little sister.
Abby's life changes after the death of her parents; Her brother takes her into his house, a decision that she did not want but ended up accepting. Once at college, he spends time with Pete and his friends, but has a hard time connecting with his own classmates because of his bond with Pete. After finishing her studies, she became a cheerleader for the Nashville Iron Stallions; As soon as Josh sees her in her tight, revealing uniform, he realizes she's no longer the teenager he knew, and sparks fly between them. 🥹
What might happen when Pete finds out what is going on between his sister and Josh?
Discover it and immerse yourself in this entertaining story about an American football player and a cheerleader 😉
How would you feel if your younger sibling were secretly dating your friend?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Me pareció una historia divertida: un romance de desarrollo lento. Mucha tensión, anhelo, culpa, una relación secreta, mentiras y distanciamiento. 😮💨
Caitlin nos presenta la historia de Abby y Josh. Abby es la hermana menor de Pete, el capitán y quarterback del equipo, mientras que Josh es un veterano y estrella que juega como tight end.
Abby se sintió atraída por Josh desde el momento en que lo vio por primera vez; ella era una adolescente y él ya rondaba la veintena. Nunca confesó sus sentimientos a nadie, y Josh siempre la vio simplemente como la hermana pequeña de Pete.
La vida de Abby cambia tras la muerte de sus padres; su hermano la acoge en su casa, una decisión que ella no quería pero que terminó aceptando. Ya en la universidad, pasa tiempo con Pete y sus amigos, pero le cuesta conectar con sus propios compañeros debido a su vínculo con Pete. Al terminar sus estudios, se convierte en animadora de los Nashville Iron Stallions; en cuanto Josh la ve con su uniforme ajustado y revelador, se da cuenta de que ya no es la adolescente que conocía, y saltan chispas entre ambos.
¿Qué podría pasar cuando Pete se entere de lo que está ocurriendo entre su hermana y Josh?
Descubre lo y sumérgete en esta entretenida historia entre un jugador de fútbol americano y una animadora 😉
Cómo te sentías si tú hermano/a menor saliera en secreto con tu amigo/a?
I found it to be a fun story—a slow-burn romance. Lots of tension, longing, guilt, a secret relationship, lies, and estrangement. 😮💨
Caitlin introduces us to the story of Abby and Josh. Abby is the younger sister of Pete, the team captain and quarterback, while Josh is a veteran star who plays tight end.
Abby was attracted to Josh from the moment she first saw him; She was a teenager and he was already in his twenties. She never confessed her feelings to anyone, and Josh always saw her as just Pete's little sister.
Abby's life changes after the death of her parents; Her brother takes her into his house, a decision that she did not want but ended up accepting. Once at college, he spends time with Pete and his friends, but has a hard time connecting with his own classmates because of his bond with Pete. After finishing her studies, she became a cheerleader for the Nashville Iron Stallions; As soon as Josh sees her in her tight, revealing uniform, he realizes she's no longer the teenager he knew, and sparks fly between them. 🥹
What might happen when Pete finds out what is going on between his sister and Josh?
Discover it and immerse yourself in this entertaining story about an American football player and a cheerleader 😉
How would you feel if your younger sibling were secretly dating your friend?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Me pareció una historia divertida: un romance de desarrollo lento. Mucha tensión, anhelo, culpa, una relación secreta, mentiras y distanciamiento. 😮💨
Caitlin nos presenta la historia de Abby y Josh. Abby es la hermana menor de Pete, el capitán y quarterback del equipo, mientras que Josh es un veterano y estrella que juega como tight end.
Abby se sintió atraída por Josh desde el momento en que lo vio por primera vez; ella era una adolescente y él ya rondaba la veintena. Nunca confesó sus sentimientos a nadie, y Josh siempre la vio simplemente como la hermana pequeña de Pete.
La vida de Abby cambia tras la muerte de sus padres; su hermano la acoge en su casa, una decisión que ella no quería pero que terminó aceptando. Ya en la universidad, pasa tiempo con Pete y sus amigos, pero le cuesta conectar con sus propios compañeros debido a su vínculo con Pete. Al terminar sus estudios, se convierte en animadora de los Nashville Iron Stallions; en cuanto Josh la ve con su uniforme ajustado y revelador, se da cuenta de que ya no es la adolescente que conocía, y saltan chispas entre ambos.
¿Qué podría pasar cuando Pete se entere de lo que está ocurriendo entre su hermana y Josh?
Descubre lo y sumérgete en esta entretenida historia entre un jugador de fútbol americano y una animadora 😉
Cómo te sentías si tú hermano/a menor saliera en secreto con tu amigo/a?
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to Caitlin Rose for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Wow! I have been an ARC reader for Caitlin for about a year now, and her books just keep getting better. You can tell Rose cares so deeply for these characters from the way she writes and portrays them. Abby has such a sweet soul, and all she wants is for her brother's best friend to notice her after being in love with him for years. I really enjoyed how their relationship flowered; I feel like it was just what Abby needed after all that she has gone through with her parents and love life. I feel like Josh definitely falls for her as soon as they get together, and it was so nice to read. It felt like a very light-hearted romcom. I liked that there was no third-act breakup and that no matter what happened, Josh was prepared to fight for their relationship in front of the whole world, and even Pete. Which brings me to the amazing big brother he is. I am an only child, and Pete is for sure the big brother I would want in my life. I love that he cares about and supports Abby so much in everything she does, and spoils her, even though she constantly tells him not to. Abby and Josh have some amazing people in their support group, and that just makes me excited to read the rest of the series! I am eager to find out about Coop, Dane, and Pete's love lives. I give the spice 1/5; there wasn't much, and I would have loved the spicy scenes to be a bit more detailed, but I think Rose wrote them to fit the story. Still, Josh and Abby have such good chemistry and are very nice together. I really enjoyed reading their story and can't wait to see them pop up in future books. The epilogue was nice, and thanks for the extra chapter Caitlin!!
“I’m not pretending there isn’t something here anymore.” -Josh Makenzie
Wow! I have been an ARC reader for Caitlin for about a year now, and her books just keep getting better. You can tell Rose cares so deeply for these characters from the way she writes and portrays them. Abby has such a sweet soul, and all she wants is for her brother's best friend to notice her after being in love with him for years. I really enjoyed how their relationship flowered; I feel like it was just what Abby needed after all that she has gone through with her parents and love life. I feel like Josh definitely falls for her as soon as they get together, and it was so nice to read. It felt like a very light-hearted romcom. I liked that there was no third-act breakup and that no matter what happened, Josh was prepared to fight for their relationship in front of the whole world, and even Pete. Which brings me to the amazing big brother he is. I am an only child, and Pete is for sure the big brother I would want in my life. I love that he cares about and supports Abby so much in everything she does, and spoils her, even though she constantly tells him not to. Abby and Josh have some amazing people in their support group, and that just makes me excited to read the rest of the series! I am eager to find out about Coop, Dane, and Pete's love lives. I give the spice 1/5; there wasn't much, and I would have loved the spicy scenes to be a bit more detailed, but I think Rose wrote them to fit the story. Still, Josh and Abby have such good chemistry and are very nice together. I really enjoyed reading their story and can't wait to see them pop up in future books. The epilogue was nice, and thanks for the extra chapter Caitlin!!
“I’m not pretending there isn’t something here anymore.” -Josh Makenzie
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Review of advance copy received from Author
This was such a lovely, feel-good read and exactly the kind of book I love picking up when I need a break from real life for a few hours.
My favourite thing about this book was definitely the characters. There are quite a few players to keep track of, but they all felt like fully developed individuals with their own personalities, and it didn't take long before I could tell them apart. I genuinely liked all of them, which is pretty rare! Honestly, there were points where I could have happily seen the FMC end up with pretty much any of them, so it was a lot of fun watching all the friendships, relationships and little moments between her and the players develop throughout the story.
I also really liked that the romance wasn't super spicy. There are only a couple of scenes, with most of it happening off page, which felt kind of sweet and cute and suited the overall vibe of the book perfectly. It never felt like the story was relying on spice and instead focused on the characters and their connections.
The football storyline kept things moving nicely and gave me something to stay invested in outside of the romance. It was an easy book to get through because everything just flowed so well.
A special shoutout to the reader graphics pack that came with my ARC. It included a sheet with some background information on the four MMCs, which was genuinely helpful and added an extra bit of fun while I was getting to know everyone.
Overall, this was just a really enjoyable read full of likeable characters, great chemistry, and all the cosy, feel-good vibes.
Thank you to the author for the ARC opportunity.
My favourite thing about this book was definitely the characters. There are quite a few players to keep track of, but they all felt like fully developed individuals with their own personalities, and it didn't take long before I could tell them apart. I genuinely liked all of them, which is pretty rare! Honestly, there were points where I could have happily seen the FMC end up with pretty much any of them, so it was a lot of fun watching all the friendships, relationships and little moments between her and the players develop throughout the story.
I also really liked that the romance wasn't super spicy. There are only a couple of scenes, with most of it happening off page, which felt kind of sweet and cute and suited the overall vibe of the book perfectly. It never felt like the story was relying on spice and instead focused on the characters and their connections.
The football storyline kept things moving nicely and gave me something to stay invested in outside of the romance. It was an easy book to get through because everything just flowed so well.
A special shoutout to the reader graphics pack that came with my ARC. It included a sheet with some background information on the four MMCs, which was genuinely helpful and added an extra bit of fun while I was getting to know everyone.
Overall, this was just a really enjoyable read full of likeable characters, great chemistry, and all the cosy, feel-good vibes.
Thank you to the author for the ARC opportunity.
Review of advance copy received from Author
• 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 4✨
• 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 - October 13, 2026
• 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 -
- football romance
- brother’s best friend
- forbidden romance
- age gap
- secret relationship
- protective hero
- he falls first
- spice
• 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 -
Abby moves to Nashville to start a new chapter with her older brother Pete, and being around his football team becomes a big part of her new life. Josh is Pete’s best friend & one of the Nashville Stallions, so he has always been someone Abby knows & trusts. But things slowly start changing when the line between friendship and something more begins to disappear.
Josh knows exactly why he should stay away from Abby, especially because she is Pete’s little sister and their relationship could cause problems for the team. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for either of them to ignore what is happening between them.
I really enjoyed this one. The brother’s best friend trope was such a fun part of the story, and I loved watching Josh and Abby go from that familiar friendship into something much deeper. Their chemistry was sooo good, and Josh being protective and completely gone for Abby had me smiling so many times.
I also loved that Abby had her own personality and wasn’t just there as the love interest. Her relationship with Pete added so much emotion to the story, especially when everything finally comes out and things get messy between them.
The secret relationship, the football setting, the tension, the emotional moments and all the little sweet moments between Josh and Abby kept me hooked. And the way Josh slowly becomes more open about how serious he is about her was definitely one of my favourite parts.
This was such a fun football romance and a really cute start to the Iron Stallions series. I’m already curious about the next books because I definitely want more of this group 🥹
Thanku author for the book!
• 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 - October 13, 2026
• 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 -
- football romance
- brother’s best friend
- forbidden romance
- age gap
- secret relationship
- protective hero
- he falls first
- spice
• 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 -
Abby moves to Nashville to start a new chapter with her older brother Pete, and being around his football team becomes a big part of her new life. Josh is Pete’s best friend & one of the Nashville Stallions, so he has always been someone Abby knows & trusts. But things slowly start changing when the line between friendship and something more begins to disappear.
Josh knows exactly why he should stay away from Abby, especially because she is Pete’s little sister and their relationship could cause problems for the team. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for either of them to ignore what is happening between them.
I really enjoyed this one. The brother’s best friend trope was such a fun part of the story, and I loved watching Josh and Abby go from that familiar friendship into something much deeper. Their chemistry was sooo good, and Josh being protective and completely gone for Abby had me smiling so many times.
I also loved that Abby had her own personality and wasn’t just there as the love interest. Her relationship with Pete added so much emotion to the story, especially when everything finally comes out and things get messy between them.
The secret relationship, the football setting, the tension, the emotional moments and all the little sweet moments between Josh and Abby kept me hooked. And the way Josh slowly becomes more open about how serious he is about her was definitely one of my favourite parts.
This was such a fun football romance and a really cute start to the Iron Stallions series. I’m already curious about the next books because I definitely want more of this group 🥹
Thanku author for the book!
October 30, 2026
So, stinkin cute! This is a brother’s best friend, secret relationship, she’s always wanted him, the second he realizes he wants her he locks it down, romance that is adorably awkward, has that they think they’re pulling sneaky off but they’re so not thing going on, and it honestly just can’t be put down for even a second because you HAVE to know how it all plays out.
I love the guys in this read, they’re teammates, they’re family, they fight like siblings, and stand by each other always, and the fact that they circled around Abby after she moved in with her brother and supported her, cheered her on, and made her feel like she had people after her and Pete’s parents died is all kinds of warm gooey goodness. Hands down favorite thing though is that even with all her shyness, Abby totally calls Josh out and gives him the push he needs to either make his move or walk away. Made even funnier because he spent the weeks before that setting her up on several blind dates that he not so slyly made sure wouldn’t be great. I love that you get the full picture with these two, like before, during, and after, they start seeing each other, I am all about Josh telling Pete exactly how it’s gonna be when Pete finds out, and honestly any read that has a player turning into a one woman man the way Josh does for Abby gets my whole heart.
I love the guys in this read, they’re teammates, they’re family, they fight like siblings, and stand by each other always, and the fact that they circled around Abby after she moved in with her brother and supported her, cheered her on, and made her feel like she had people after her and Pete’s parents died is all kinds of warm gooey goodness. Hands down favorite thing though is that even with all her shyness, Abby totally calls Josh out and gives him the push he needs to either make his move or walk away. Made even funnier because he spent the weeks before that setting her up on several blind dates that he not so slyly made sure wouldn’t be great. I love that you get the full picture with these two, like before, during, and after, they start seeing each other, I am all about Josh telling Pete exactly how it’s gonna be when Pete finds out, and honestly any read that has a player turning into a one woman man the way Josh does for Abby gets my whole heart.
October 6, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
First Down Promise by Caitlin Rose
First, I have to say how incredibly proud I am of Caitlin. Not only is she an amazing friend, she is also such an incredible author, and I am SO excited for everyone to finally get their hands on First Down Promise. I am very lucky to be part of her street team and to have had the chance to ARC read this one. And let’s just say, I may know about some exciting things coming for her readers, and you are absolutely going to want to stick around!
Now let’s talk about Abby and Josh because THESE TWO.
I absolutely loved their story. Abby has been through so much, and watching her step into this new chapter of her life and finally allow herself to live again made me love her immediately. She is strong, lovable, and trying to figure out what she wants outside of everything she has lost.
And Josh? Sir. You knew exactly what you were doing.
The veteran tight end falling for his teammate’s little sister who also happens to be a cheerleader he absolutely should not be touching? YES PLEASE. Add in the age gap, forbidden relationship, secret meetings, stolen glances, and Josh deciding that if Abby is going to try dating someone else he is simply going to sabotage it? I was completely invested.
Their chemistry was SO good, but what really got me was how much emotion Caitlin put into their story. This was not just a football romance. There is grief, healing, friendship, family, loyalty, love, and two people trying to figure out if what they have is worth risking everything around them.
Spoiler alert, I was rooting for them the entire freaking time.
Caitlin, I am so incredibly proud of you and everything you have poured into this book. Being able to support you as both your friend and a member of your street team makes watching First Down Promise come to life even more special.
Five huge stars from me. Abby and Josh completely stole my heart, and I cannot wait for everyone else to fall in love with them too!
First Down Promise by Caitlin Rose
First, I have to say how incredibly proud I am of Caitlin. Not only is she an amazing friend, she is also such an incredible author, and I am SO excited for everyone to finally get their hands on First Down Promise. I am very lucky to be part of her street team and to have had the chance to ARC read this one. And let’s just say, I may know about some exciting things coming for her readers, and you are absolutely going to want to stick around!
Now let’s talk about Abby and Josh because THESE TWO.
I absolutely loved their story. Abby has been through so much, and watching her step into this new chapter of her life and finally allow herself to live again made me love her immediately. She is strong, lovable, and trying to figure out what she wants outside of everything she has lost.
And Josh? Sir. You knew exactly what you were doing.
The veteran tight end falling for his teammate’s little sister who also happens to be a cheerleader he absolutely should not be touching? YES PLEASE. Add in the age gap, forbidden relationship, secret meetings, stolen glances, and Josh deciding that if Abby is going to try dating someone else he is simply going to sabotage it? I was completely invested.
Their chemistry was SO good, but what really got me was how much emotion Caitlin put into their story. This was not just a football romance. There is grief, healing, friendship, family, loyalty, love, and two people trying to figure out if what they have is worth risking everything around them.
Spoiler alert, I was rooting for them the entire freaking time.
Caitlin, I am so incredibly proud of you and everything you have poured into this book. Being able to support you as both your friend and a member of your street team makes watching First Down Promise come to life even more special.
Five huge stars from me. Abby and Josh completely stole my heart, and I cannot wait for everyone else to fall in love with them too!
October 4, 2026
ARC Review ‘First Down Promise’.
What is it about ‘forbidden’ tropes like this best friend’s sister that made me giggle and smile.
Well, the Josh and Abby. They are the sweetest, cutest couple who know what they want, and when they finally come clean to each other about their feelings, we are thrust into their love story.
Abby is sweet, smart, loves fiercely.
Josh is dedicated, the perfect boyfriend❤️
Their chemistry is fun, has greatly timed banters, flirtatious and sexy!
From their first 🌶️ , well, their first scene was so amazing and sweet, I really had an awww moment how Josh reacted to Abby.
From there on every 🌶️ was sweet.
The other characters were a lot of fun, and it really felt like a chosen family setting.
Only person I did not fancy much was Pete. He is so full of himself. If he ever gets his own story, I hope he gets humbled real quick.
I have an inkling who would be perfect for him, but let’s see if Im right lol.
Wish the author showed a glimpse of the proposal though. We missed out on that. But other than that, I truly enjoyed this story!
5/5⭐️
What is it about ‘forbidden’ tropes like this best friend’s sister that made me giggle and smile.
Well, the Josh and Abby. They are the sweetest, cutest couple who know what they want, and when they finally come clean to each other about their feelings, we are thrust into their love story.
Abby is sweet, smart, loves fiercely.
Josh is dedicated, the perfect boyfriend❤️
Their chemistry is fun, has greatly timed banters, flirtatious and sexy!
From their first 🌶️ , well, their first scene was so amazing and sweet, I really had an awww moment how Josh reacted to Abby.
From there on every 🌶️ was sweet.
The other characters were a lot of fun, and it really felt like a chosen family setting.
Only person I did not fancy much was Pete. He is so full of himself. If he ever gets his own story, I hope he gets humbled real quick.
I have an inkling who would be perfect for him, but let’s see if Im right lol.
Wish the author showed a glimpse of the proposal though. We missed out on that. But other than that, I truly enjoyed this story!
5/5⭐️
October 5, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️½
Abby moves to Nashville to start a new chapter with her older brother Pete, after her parents pass away, Josh is his best mate, so Abby has always known and trusted him, but things slowly start changing when their friendship begins turning into something more 👀
I fucking love a brother’s best friend trope. Josh and Abby had such good chemistry, and I loved how protective Josh was of her. Give me YEARNINGGG.
I also really liked that Abby had her own personality and wasn’t just there as the love interest.
This was a super easy read, only 320 pages which is a nice welcome palette cleanser. Also shoutout to my dog for getting up at 5am so I had time to finish it this morning 🤣
There were a few things that stopped this from being a full 4⭐️ for me, some parts felt a little predictable, however I love a secret relationship, YEARNING & football romance was a nice surprise (am usually a hockey girl)
Thanks for the eARC Caitlin!
Review of advance copy received from Author
🌶️ - .5/5
⭐️⭐️.5/5 (2.7 rounded to a 3)
🚨: parent loss, self harm mention, SA mention.
This would be great for people who are moving from YA to more smut. It started off pretty strong: wandering eyes, thoughts of wanting your best friend’s sister, the FMC trying to make the MMC jealous by dating around. The author really started to build up tension (slowly), then it just skyrocketed🚀
I was hoping for more scenes of talking a virgin FMC through it, and the MMC yearning for her.
Josh was supposed to be a playboy, yet he was the opposite.
Abby was hard to figure out. Seemed like the author wanted to go the route of many different troupes that it made Josh and Abby’s chemistry - forced.
I enjoyed the banter between the friends, and loved how the author didn’t make the men “macho”. No 3rd act breakup either.
Thank you to the author for the eARC !
⭐️⭐️.5/5 (2.7 rounded to a 3)
🚨: parent loss, self harm mention, SA mention.
This would be great for people who are moving from YA to more smut. It started off pretty strong: wandering eyes, thoughts of wanting your best friend’s sister, the FMC trying to make the MMC jealous by dating around. The author really started to build up tension (slowly), then it just skyrocketed🚀
I was hoping for more scenes of talking a virgin FMC through it, and the MMC yearning for her.
Josh was supposed to be a playboy, yet he was the opposite.
Abby was hard to figure out. Seemed like the author wanted to go the route of many different troupes that it made Josh and Abby’s chemistry - forced.
I enjoyed the banter between the friends, and loved how the author didn’t make the men “macho”. No 3rd act breakup either.
Thank you to the author for the eARC !
Review of advance copy received from Author
Caitlin had me hooked and rooting for Josh and Abby from chapter 1! Such a sweet football romance. I don’t understand much about football myself, but I adore a good athlete/girl next door romance. Especially with the brother’s best friend/teammate vibe. With First Down Promise we get to meet the heart of the Stallions and learn the group dynamic as Josh comes to terms with his feelings for Abby and finally stops fighting his own heart. Abby has had a crush on him since they met and alternates between wishing he would finally notice her and wishing she could get over him and maybe actually date someone else. These two characters are perfect complements for each other and their genuine love and care for each other give all the warm fuzzy feelings.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 - 3.5 Stars
🌶 - Spice Level
The premise of this book is good for cheerleader and unrequited crush on Brother's teammate and best friend, but I know the arc form said explicit smex on page. However, it's more prop the door open only to close it when the smex starts or you only get a glimpse. The first time her v card is taken, it's just not the scene I was expecting. Many mmcs I have read would walk her through the first time and give her the experience she deserves, but this one was underwhelming to just quit because he's too concerned it hurts. We're told he has taken V cards before this, but without more than a bust and stop, there would be gentle motions after the scene. This scene falls apart for me.
Later you're told the next time was better, but where did that scene go?
Maybe her more darker books would be my speed.
Thank you Caitlin Rose for the eARC!
Release Date: 10.13.26
🌶 - Spice Level
The premise of this book is good for cheerleader and unrequited crush on Brother's teammate and best friend, but I know the arc form said explicit smex on page. However, it's more prop the door open only to close it when the smex starts or you only get a glimpse. The first time her v card is taken, it's just not the scene I was expecting. Many mmcs I have read would walk her through the first time and give her the experience she deserves, but this one was underwhelming to just quit because he's too concerned it hurts. We're told he has taken V cards before this, but without more than a bust and stop, there would be gentle motions after the scene. This scene falls apart for me.
Later you're told the next time was better, but where did that scene go?
Maybe her more darker books would be my speed.
Thank you Caitlin Rose for the eARC!
Release Date: 10.13.26
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ Thank you to Caitlin Rose and The Beaumont Press for the eARC. All opinions are my own. ✨
I can’t remember the last time I read a book in one sitting, but I completely lost myself in Josh and Abby’s story—and in the rest of the gang: Pete, Dane, and Coop.
Abby has secretly pined for Josh ever since her brother, Pete, became his teammate on the Nashville Iron Stallions. After too many drinks, the guys often stay overnight at Pete and Abby’s house, each claiming a spare room. One brave night, Abby decides to throw caution to the wind and confronts Josh about denying the attraction between them. Then she quickly walks away before the alcohol wears off and he fully realizes what she said.
Josh soon begins to see how perfectly Abby could fit into his life—and that he’s already falling for her. There’s just one problem: Pete has warned all three of his friends not to pursue his sister romantically. What develops between Abby and Josh is something neither of them realized they were looking for. After carrying years of pain, they find unexpected comfort, healing, and happiness in each other.
Read this if you’re ready to be swept away by the first season of the Iron Stallions! With found family, forced proximity, age gap and a football player–cheerleader pairing, this book does not disappoint. I’m already so excited for the next book in the series!
#CaitlinRose #TheBeaumontPress #IronStallions #FirstDownPromise #SportsRomance
I can’t remember the last time I read a book in one sitting, but I completely lost myself in Josh and Abby’s story—and in the rest of the gang: Pete, Dane, and Coop.
Abby has secretly pined for Josh ever since her brother, Pete, became his teammate on the Nashville Iron Stallions. After too many drinks, the guys often stay overnight at Pete and Abby’s house, each claiming a spare room. One brave night, Abby decides to throw caution to the wind and confronts Josh about denying the attraction between them. Then she quickly walks away before the alcohol wears off and he fully realizes what she said.
Josh soon begins to see how perfectly Abby could fit into his life—and that he’s already falling for her. There’s just one problem: Pete has warned all three of his friends not to pursue his sister romantically. What develops between Abby and Josh is something neither of them realized they were looking for. After carrying years of pain, they find unexpected comfort, healing, and happiness in each other.
Read this if you’re ready to be swept away by the first season of the Iron Stallions! With found family, forced proximity, age gap and a football player–cheerleader pairing, this book does not disappoint. I’m already so excited for the next book in the series!
#CaitlinRose #TheBeaumontPress #IronStallions #FirstDownPromise #SportsRomance
October 13, 2026
ARC Review
First Down Promise By Caitlin Rose
Four Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I absolutely love Abby & Josh! The way Josh is with Abby throughout the whole book is amazing. The slow burn vibes are different then Caitlins other books but I definitely enjoyed it! I felt bad for Abby a couple of times when it came to the other cheerleaders & her brother. But I really enjoyed Dane & how he reacted/talked to Abby & Josh.
Caitlins football players are 100% Swoon Worthy & I can't wait to see what else we get from her football players
First Down Promise By Caitlin Rose
Four Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I absolutely love Abby & Josh! The way Josh is with Abby throughout the whole book is amazing. The slow burn vibes are different then Caitlins other books but I definitely enjoyed it! I felt bad for Abby a couple of times when it came to the other cheerleaders & her brother. But I really enjoyed Dane & how he reacted/talked to Abby & Josh.
Caitlins football players are 100% Swoon Worthy & I can't wait to see what else we get from her football players
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5 ⭐'s rounded up
Get ready for the Nashville Iron Stallion players.
First Down Promises is all about Abby and Josh. This is your classic best friends little sister trope. So expect a lot of slow burn, almost moments and pining.
Pete like all big brothers do warns all his friends off of his little sister, so it makes for a fun read.
This looks to be the start of a great interconnected series.
Get ready for the Nashville Iron Stallion players.
First Down Promises is all about Abby and Josh. This is your classic best friends little sister trope. So expect a lot of slow burn, almost moments and pining.
Pete like all big brothers do warns all his friends off of his little sister, so it makes for a fun read.
This looks to be the start of a great interconnected series.
October 12, 2026
I’m a sucker for a football trope !! This one was a banger !! 💓💓💓I loved the way the MMC and FMC were crushing on each other secretly . Even though the MMC was a little older , he treated the FMC with such sweetness given her lack of experiance with dating relationships . Reading how the FMC was growing into her identity was also fun to watch ! I loved all the side characters and their banter ! If you love football romance go read this now !!!
October 13, 2026
I first wanna say Caitlin you are truly amazing!! This book was soooo good!! I haven't read a lot of football books! BUT... this was one to remember!! Second, you are the QUEEN of slow buri and I love it!! This was truly a nice change of pace from the darker stuff I have been reading. Abby and Josh are so cute together! I couldn't get enough of them!!! I can't wait to see what else you have in store Caitlin!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Abby has been in love with Josh for years, but to him she’s always been “the best friend’s little sister.” After tragedy pushes Abby to Nashville to live with her brother, she ends up seeing Josh constantly, which only makes her feelings harder to ignore.
Two years later, everything shifts. Josh finally sees her not as the little sister, but as a woman. When Abby finally confronts him about denying himself her, his resolve snaps and his feelings hit fast and hard. What follows is a hidden relationship full of tension, sweetness, and the thrill of finally getting what you’ve wanted for so long.
The secrecy during football season adds a fun layer of stakes, and when her brother eventually catches them, the fallout’s real. Pete (Abby’s brother) comes around, recognizing that Josh genuinely loves Abby and is good for her.
Overall, it’s a heartfelt, satisfying romance about timing, growth, and finally being seen by the person you’ve loved for years. The spice is there but tame, not detailed in every scene, and cuts off for most of it, which is great for people who prefer to not read explicit intimate scenes.
Two years later, everything shifts. Josh finally sees her not as the little sister, but as a woman. When Abby finally confronts him about denying himself her, his resolve snaps and his feelings hit fast and hard. What follows is a hidden relationship full of tension, sweetness, and the thrill of finally getting what you’ve wanted for so long.
The secrecy during football season adds a fun layer of stakes, and when her brother eventually catches them, the fallout’s real. Pete (Abby’s brother) comes around, recognizing that Josh genuinely loves Abby and is good for her.
Overall, it’s a heartfelt, satisfying romance about timing, growth, and finally being seen by the person you’ve loved for years. The spice is there but tame, not detailed in every scene, and cuts off for most of it, which is great for people who prefer to not read explicit intimate scenes.
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.75 ⭐️
This was fun and cute! Brother’s best friend is one of my favorite tropes and I enjoyed this one. Abby and Josh were the cutest. Abby is the sweet girl next door, younger sister to the star QB, and has been crushing over his teammate for years. Josh is the reformed playboy who realized he has feelings for his best friend’s younger sister. I was hoping for a bit more tension between the two, over all I enjoyed the book. I’m excited to get the rest of the crew’s story!
Thank you Caitlin Rose for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
This was fun and cute! Brother’s best friend is one of my favorite tropes and I enjoyed this one. Abby and Josh were the cutest. Abby is the sweet girl next door, younger sister to the star QB, and has been crushing over his teammate for years. Josh is the reformed playboy who realized he has feelings for his best friend’s younger sister. I was hoping for a bit more tension between the two, over all I enjoyed the book. I’m excited to get the rest of the crew’s story!
Thank you Caitlin Rose for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
September 23, 2026
Abby has been secretly crushing and in love with her brother’s best friend for 4 years. Josh is denying his own feelings because Abby is just his best friend’s little sister. But now Josh is noticing she not so little anymore and damn he might have feelings. (Not so) Subtle glances, smiles, lingering stares, flirty texts and one night in hotel change everything. Will keeping this all a secret be the fun adventure they wanted or will everything implode around them?
I could not put this book down! Helped get me out of my reading slump and I cannot wait for the next books in this series!
I could not put this book down! Helped get me out of my reading slump and I cannot wait for the next books in this series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was an ARC read for me and it was so good. It's the first installment in the series, The Iron Stallions. It follows siblings, Abby &Pete, who's the QB for the Stallions football team.
Abby lives in the family home in Wisconsin but after a traumatic event, Pete convinces her to come live with him. Pete's teammates, Josh, Dane, and Coop are constantly around and Abby has had a crush on Josh Mackenzie for years. He's also her brother's best friend.
The pining and the slow burn had me up all night turning the pages. And the f*ck it moment was everything!
The found family dynamic proves that family isn't always blood, but they would do absolutely anything for each other.
The thoughts and opinions on this book are my own and are freely given.
Abby lives in the family home in Wisconsin but after a traumatic event, Pete convinces her to come live with him. Pete's teammates, Josh, Dane, and Coop are constantly around and Abby has had a crush on Josh Mackenzie for years. He's also her brother's best friend.
The pining and the slow burn had me up all night turning the pages. And the f*ck it moment was everything!
The found family dynamic proves that family isn't always blood, but they would do absolutely anything for each other.
The thoughts and opinions on this book are my own and are freely given.
October 19, 2026
Talk about waiting forever! Abby knew she wanted Josh from the time she was 18. It just took him a few years to catch up!
First Down Promise is packed with some of my favorite tropes: age gap, brother's best friend, forbidden romance, and a secret relationship. And the chemistry between Abby and Josh? HOT!
I really loved how they supported each other, something that was obvious even to the other members of the Iron Stallions. They thought they could keep their relationship under wraps until the end of the season, but naturally, everything blows up in their faces!
This was a fun, steamy football romance with plenty of tension, chemistry, and drama. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what Caitlin Rose has planned for the rest of the Iron Stallions!
Thank you to Caitlin Rose for providing an advanced review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
First Down Promise is packed with some of my favorite tropes: age gap, brother's best friend, forbidden romance, and a secret relationship. And the chemistry between Abby and Josh? HOT!
I really loved how they supported each other, something that was obvious even to the other members of the Iron Stallions. They thought they could keep their relationship under wraps until the end of the season, but naturally, everything blows up in their faces!
This was a fun, steamy football romance with plenty of tension, chemistry, and drama. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what Caitlin Rose has planned for the rest of the Iron Stallions!
Thank you to Caitlin Rose for providing an advanced review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Reader here! A highly anticipated read, I absolutely love everything Caitlin has written. I’m not a sports girly, but am a sucker for a sports romance. Abby and Josh were so cute together and absolutely perfect for each other. I love how their characters were written and the chemistry between them. I love their little community, though honestly Pete and Dane kinda got on my nerves a little bit (I’m sure I’ll come to love them too). Coop is precious and I cannot wait for his book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL ROMANCE!!!
well you are in LUCK!!! Because Caitlin Rose has done it and you do not want to miss this at all!!!
So don’t want to give away to much but
I got the opportunity to beta read this and I absolutely loved it from beginning to end! I was laughing,giggling, crying a little, and the spicy was just right!
Abby my girl ! Dang where to begin with her that she has been in love with her brother’s best friend since she laid eyes on him. Love the growth that I seen from her.
Josh my dude dang what can I say that he is good looking and that hair phew… my oh my… want to run my fingers through that hair and pull haha…
He was falling for his best friend’s little sister. Loved the growth, the close that he is with his team .
well you are in LUCK!!! Because Caitlin Rose has done it and you do not want to miss this at all!!!
So don’t want to give away to much but
I got the opportunity to beta read this and I absolutely loved it from beginning to end! I was laughing,giggling, crying a little, and the spicy was just right!
Abby my girl ! Dang where to begin with her that she has been in love with her brother’s best friend since she laid eyes on him. Love the growth that I seen from her.
Josh my dude dang what can I say that he is good looking and that hair phew… my oh my… want to run my fingers through that hair and pull haha…
He was falling for his best friend’s little sister. Loved the growth, the close that he is with his team .
August 31, 2026
There’s obvious chemistry between Abby and Josh
I absolutely love Abby. She’s that FMC who isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
Josh is definitely the MMC who is the protective hero and will do anything for Abby. The way he has fallen for her oof *chefs kiss*
THIS WAS EVERYTHING!!!
“Guess I’m kidnapping you.” He might be joking, and most girls might bristle at the statement, but I’ve fantasized about that very scenario for years.
I absolutely love Abby. She’s that FMC who isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
Josh is definitely the MMC who is the protective hero and will do anything for Abby. The way he has fallen for her oof *chefs kiss*
THIS WAS EVERYTHING!!!
“Guess I’m kidnapping you.” He might be joking, and most girls might bristle at the statement, but I’ve fantasized about that very scenario for years.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
First down promise
Abby and Josh
I love an age gap! Yes I know so predictable but Josh and Abby are far from!
So he’s kinda her first hot man crush! Yes we all had that one! well josh is definitely hers!!
Turns out Josh is her older brother’s best friend and teammate!!! Ring a ding! the bells are going off! forbidden alarm bells to be exact! Ok wait it even gets better she also is on the cheer squad for the iron stallions team(football) with a strict no fraternizing with the team policy!
Yes I know how many rules and boundaries can these two brake!
I love Caitlin’s books and how she writes them first down promise is another hit!
She threw it out of the stadium with this one! (It’s a football thing)
I loved all the sneaky links these two got up too! They were so good at being bad lol in that fun/thrilling let’s not get caught way!
I also think that this was a coming of age book in a way for Abby she really found herself and who she wanted to be and finding her love along the way!
I can’t wait for the next one!!! I want to specifically know what went down between a best friend/ single mom cheerleader and a certain iron stallion/ best friend’s older brother!!! Also I want to see what is going to become of the rest of the guys in this amazing group! The ones! You will know “the ones” after you read first down promise! And before I forget! yes!!! This is a slow burn type of read. For all you gals wondering once it got heated there was some spicy moments in this book Josh is definitely good at what he does but especially good when it’s with someone he’s falling for. Yea that will make you blush! Definitely put this on your TBR it’s perfect for football season! It’s fall, sweater weather why not cozy up with a book!
⭐️/5 star read
🌶️/2.5 on the spice level!(personally)
And this is the first book of this series so yes you can read it as a standalone for sure.
Abby and Josh
I love an age gap! Yes I know so predictable but Josh and Abby are far from!
So he’s kinda her first hot man crush! Yes we all had that one! well josh is definitely hers!!
Turns out Josh is her older brother’s best friend and teammate!!! Ring a ding! the bells are going off! forbidden alarm bells to be exact! Ok wait it even gets better she also is on the cheer squad for the iron stallions team(football) with a strict no fraternizing with the team policy!
Yes I know how many rules and boundaries can these two brake!
I love Caitlin’s books and how she writes them first down promise is another hit!
She threw it out of the stadium with this one! (It’s a football thing)
I loved all the sneaky links these two got up too! They were so good at being bad lol in that fun/thrilling let’s not get caught way!
I also think that this was a coming of age book in a way for Abby she really found herself and who she wanted to be and finding her love along the way!
I can’t wait for the next one!!! I want to specifically know what went down between a best friend/ single mom cheerleader and a certain iron stallion/ best friend’s older brother!!! Also I want to see what is going to become of the rest of the guys in this amazing group! The ones! You will know “the ones” after you read first down promise! And before I forget! yes!!! This is a slow burn type of read. For all you gals wondering once it got heated there was some spicy moments in this book Josh is definitely good at what he does but especially good when it’s with someone he’s falling for. Yea that will make you blush! Definitely put this on your TBR it’s perfect for football season! It’s fall, sweater weather why not cozy up with a book!
⭐️/5 star read
🌶️/2.5 on the spice level!(personally)
And this is the first book of this series so yes you can read it as a standalone for sure.
October 18, 2026
Abby Wilson is ready for a fresh start in Nashville, joining the Iron Stallions’ cheer squad after college. There’s just one complication: Josh Mackenzie, her brother’s best friend and the team’s veteran tight end, is the one man she’s spent years trying not to fall for. With league rules against players dating cheerleaders, and Josh being her quarterback brother’s best friend, their growing attraction could put far more than their hearts at risk. 🏈❤️
I always enjoy a good brother’s best friend romance, and this one was well done! The tension between Abby and Josh was fantastic, the banter was fun, and the secret meetings had me rooting for them all the way!
Abby and Josh were such a great couple, too. Josh has a reputation that makes him seem like a certain type of guy, but I loved discovering who he really was underneath that image. He had so much more heart than people might expect, and watching his relationship with Abby develop was a highlight for me.
But one of the BEST parts of this book was Abby’s relationship with her brother, Pete. Their dynamic felt realistic, especially as they continued navigating life after losing their parents. I appreciated that grief wasn’t simply brushed aside; it shaped their relationship in believable ways.
And can we take a moment to celebrate the fact that there was NO third-act breakup?! Sometimes a couple can work through their problems without everything falling apart right before the finish line, and I was here for it!
Overall, this was a fun, swoony football romance with great chemistry, entertaining banter, lovable side characters, and a meaningful family storyline. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what Caitlin Rose does with the rest of the Iron Stallions series!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I always enjoy a good brother’s best friend romance, and this one was well done! The tension between Abby and Josh was fantastic, the banter was fun, and the secret meetings had me rooting for them all the way!
Abby and Josh were such a great couple, too. Josh has a reputation that makes him seem like a certain type of guy, but I loved discovering who he really was underneath that image. He had so much more heart than people might expect, and watching his relationship with Abby develop was a highlight for me.
But one of the BEST parts of this book was Abby’s relationship with her brother, Pete. Their dynamic felt realistic, especially as they continued navigating life after losing their parents. I appreciated that grief wasn’t simply brushed aside; it shaped their relationship in believable ways.
And can we take a moment to celebrate the fact that there was NO third-act breakup?! Sometimes a couple can work through their problems without everything falling apart right before the finish line, and I was here for it!
Overall, this was a fun, swoony football romance with great chemistry, entertaining banter, lovable side characters, and a meaningful family storyline. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what Caitlin Rose does with the rest of the Iron Stallions series!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 12, 2026
⭐️ 5
🌶️ 2.5
This book gave me all the feel goods. I think it was the perfect time to read it with football season and the holidays approaching, it gave me the show “friends” vibes.
The brothers Best friend trope always gets me and with this being a rom com I knew it was going to be a cute read for me. When Abby is forced to move in with her brother Peter after a tragic accident she knows she will be seeing her brothers best friend and colleague Josh a lot more, but since she’s had a crush on him for 4 years, she is not complaining.
The slow burn / forbidden love on this one was just perfect for me, it didn’t get boring and I didn’t feel like I wanted it to speed up at all. Josh and Abby technically can’t be together as she has been accepted as a cheerleader for the football team that her brother and Josh play on. However, once Josh and Abby both decided to stop playing games and admit their feelings for eachother this is where the fun times and sneaking around begin. what I like to call the nail biting scenes because you’re just waiting for them to get caught.
The part that sucked me in is where our Virgin Abby is going to have s3x for the first time with Josh and the way the scene is written I almost thought it was being written about me, I connected to that scene so much and from there I was hooked. It was really well written and I feel like most girls felt how Abby did during their first time.
I absolutely loved the connections with Peter, Josh and his other colleagues , they had good banter and I cant wait for the next books in the series to see who the WAGS are.
🌶️ 2.5
This book gave me all the feel goods. I think it was the perfect time to read it with football season and the holidays approaching, it gave me the show “friends” vibes.
The brothers Best friend trope always gets me and with this being a rom com I knew it was going to be a cute read for me. When Abby is forced to move in with her brother Peter after a tragic accident she knows she will be seeing her brothers best friend and colleague Josh a lot more, but since she’s had a crush on him for 4 years, she is not complaining.
The slow burn / forbidden love on this one was just perfect for me, it didn’t get boring and I didn’t feel like I wanted it to speed up at all. Josh and Abby technically can’t be together as she has been accepted as a cheerleader for the football team that her brother and Josh play on. However, once Josh and Abby both decided to stop playing games and admit their feelings for eachother this is where the fun times and sneaking around begin. what I like to call the nail biting scenes because you’re just waiting for them to get caught.
The part that sucked me in is where our Virgin Abby is going to have s3x for the first time with Josh and the way the scene is written I almost thought it was being written about me, I connected to that scene so much and from there I was hooked. It was really well written and I feel like most girls felt how Abby did during their first time.
I absolutely loved the connections with Peter, Josh and his other colleagues , they had good banter and I cant wait for the next books in the series to see who the WAGS are.
October 5, 2026
This is an anew to me Author. I absolutely loves this story.
Abby lives in Wisconsin when some tragic happens when she’s 20 years old and her big brother Pete picks her up to move to Nashville where he’s the Stallions Star QB. Jump into 2 years later she’s at the same school her brother and his friends play for. But one thing Abby is obsessed with Nashville and the stallion is number #81 Josh hee brothers best friend. She becomes part of the cheer squad goes on bad dates set up by Josh. Until finally…
Josh pets best friend the wide receiver to the stallions. Has know Abby since she was 18 years old. But one day he saw her through different lenses. Dane warns him not to think about it. But he had his “Fuck it “ moments and went for it. Josh and Abby are sneaking around keeping this huge secret from Pete. Pete finds out in a way a big brother never wants too then something happens that changes things.
Josh and Abby are the cutest sweetest couple ever. They both felt so guilty about how Pete found out mainly Abby! I love their little found family Dane, Coop , Pete , Josh and you can also include Sadie.
I love how the author kept it true with the football lingo positions and how the game was played. This was truly a beautiful love story and I was so happy Josh and got their HEA. The bonus epilogue has me cackling.
I am so excited for book 2!
Abby lives in Wisconsin when some tragic happens when she’s 20 years old and her big brother Pete picks her up to move to Nashville where he’s the Stallions Star QB. Jump into 2 years later she’s at the same school her brother and his friends play for. But one thing Abby is obsessed with Nashville and the stallion is number #81 Josh hee brothers best friend. She becomes part of the cheer squad goes on bad dates set up by Josh. Until finally…
Josh pets best friend the wide receiver to the stallions. Has know Abby since she was 18 years old. But one day he saw her through different lenses. Dane warns him not to think about it. But he had his “Fuck it “ moments and went for it. Josh and Abby are sneaking around keeping this huge secret from Pete. Pete finds out in a way a big brother never wants too then something happens that changes things.
Josh and Abby are the cutest sweetest couple ever. They both felt so guilty about how Pete found out mainly Abby! I love their little found family Dane, Coop , Pete , Josh and you can also include Sadie.
I love how the author kept it true with the football lingo positions and how the game was played. This was truly a beautiful love story and I was so happy Josh and got their HEA. The bonus epilogue has me cackling.
I am so excited for book 2!
October 10, 2026
My first Caitlin Rose book and I have found another author who can write some super cute football romances! Ones that have you completely wrapped up in the story, ones that make your heart swoon, make you laugh, and are tasteful in the spice department. And having a crush on your brother’s best friend, absolutely nailed it! The tension can be felt radiating off the pages, the stolen glances and secret texts will have you smiling so big, and the maturity of the characters is definitely refreshing.
Josh is a goof ball, good vibes only kind of guy. He easily charmed his way into my heart. It’s no wonder Abby has had a crush on him since day one. And now she’s living with her brother, his best friend, while finishing school and starting a career. Except she is now the newest cheerleader for the football team they play on, and even more hands off than she was before. But she’s grown up and Josh is now tripping over his words for her (sooo cute by the way!) I love how the attraction comes to full light when he can finally see her for who she is. Of course they can’t deny the pull and ease they have towards each other. I loved watching how supportive they are for each other, and just how real their relationship blooms into something so sweet. To deal with the potential backlash from being found out from the team and her brother, they really took on things together being a united front.
The found family in this book was spot on. The teammates and the relationship journey that even Abby and her brother take was so nice to see. It’s such a special thing to see how friends become family in a book.
This was an ARC read for me and these are my honest opinions.
Josh is a goof ball, good vibes only kind of guy. He easily charmed his way into my heart. It’s no wonder Abby has had a crush on him since day one. And now she’s living with her brother, his best friend, while finishing school and starting a career. Except she is now the newest cheerleader for the football team they play on, and even more hands off than she was before. But she’s grown up and Josh is now tripping over his words for her (sooo cute by the way!) I love how the attraction comes to full light when he can finally see her for who she is. Of course they can’t deny the pull and ease they have towards each other. I loved watching how supportive they are for each other, and just how real their relationship blooms into something so sweet. To deal with the potential backlash from being found out from the team and her brother, they really took on things together being a united front.
The found family in this book was spot on. The teammates and the relationship journey that even Abby and her brother take was so nice to see. It’s such a special thing to see how friends become family in a book.
This was an ARC read for me and these are my honest opinions.
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